Archive - 15 August 2015

DPM dares mystery man in putsch plot to deny it

DPM dares mystery man in putsch plot to deny it

DPM wants the unnamed Umno man to deny attempts to 'topple the gov't'.
Anti-Bersih group protests against Bersih 4

Anti-Bersih group protests against Bersih 4

A group of NGOs says Bersih 4 is at a threat to national security.
Kurup: Moderate voices needed to counter extremism

Kurup: Moderate voices needed to counter extremism

‘We need to have zero tolerance against religious bigotries.’
Ex-DPM: I got the boot instead of 1MDB execs

Ex-DPM: I got the boot instead of 1MDB execs

'If my company owes billions, I'd sack the board. But instead, I was booted.'
'Najib wrong, 1MDB involves rakyat's money'

'Najib wrong, 1MDB involves rakyat's money'

Muhyiddin says this is because 1MDB's loans are guaranteed by the gov't.
Minister: Dr M took Arab money too... for a varsity

Minister: Dr M took Arab money too... for a varsity

Salleh Keruak claims Dr M had Arab financial backers to build UIA.
It takes the army to topple gov't, says Ku Li

It takes the army to topple gov't, says Ku Li

He says this in response to claims of an effort to overthrow the government.
Nur Jazlan: Rakyat no longer keen to demonstrate

Nur Jazlan: Rakyat no longer keen to demonstrate

But he hopes Bersih will get permission from police to hold rally.
D’oh nation?

D’oh nation?

High time to get the wrong gits out of gov’t.
Post-surgery, SRC is Abu Kassim's No 1 agenda

Post-surgery, SRC is Abu Kassim's No 1 agenda

This key issue was the first thing on his mind after being discharged.
Ku Li: Meeting with Dr M was a private discussion

Ku Li: Meeting with Dr M was a private discussion

The Umno veteran also stresses that he had also met PM Najib.
No more 'party money in my account' excuse

No more 'party money in my account' excuse

MACC applauds steps to regulate political financing brought by PM.
Don’t let donations cause the death of democracy

Don’t let donations cause the death of democracy

COMMENT A proposal to restore credibility of our democratic institutions.
Ku Li says he 'backs' Najib amid ouster plot claim

Ku Li says he 'backs' Najib amid ouster plot claim

The Umno veteran only commits to backing Najib after being asked thrice.
Khalid suit resolved on mutual apology, insists PKR

Khalid suit resolved on mutual apology, insists PKR

Saifuddin blames Khalid's lawyer Edmund Bon of trying to prolong the issue.
Ex-DPM: I won't do 'an Anwar' to topple gov't

Ex-DPM: I won't do 'an Anwar' to topple gov't

Muhyiddin says he will not destroy something he has helped build for years.
The culture of integrity

The culture of integrity

Ensuring integrity and fighting corruption has been among the greatest challenges of all times to humanity. Religions have addressed the issues as have governments of all shapes, sizes and structures.
Muhyiddin zooms in on 1MDB over falling ringgit

Muhyiddin zooms in on 1MDB over falling ringgit

UPDATED 6.48PM 'Political issues' are impacting the currency, he says.
'Muhyiddin did not reveal his own political donations'

'Muhyiddin did not reveal his own political donations'

Ismail Sabri says if ex-DPM himself has never done it, don’t ask others to do it.
My loyalty is to party, Shafie tells 'old pal' Najib

My loyalty is to party, Shafie tells 'old pal' Najib

UPDATED 6PM 'Umno must regain public support or it becomes the opposition.'
After PM's scandal, DPM told not to create another

After PM's scandal, DPM told not to create another

NGO C4 says contract to handle Bangladeshi workers stinks of cronyism.
On Low Yat 2, Ismail rues 'Malay' now seditious

On Low Yat 2, Ismail rues 'Malay' now seditious

UPDATED 4.24PM He is 'shocked' by police report over his 'bumi' digital mall idea.
Is Perak coup coming back to haunt Najib?

Is Perak coup coming back to haunt Najib?

Court precedent means anti-Najib forces can bypass Parliament.
Don't fear expressing views, KJ tells grassroots

Don't fear expressing views, KJ tells grassroots

Don't play dumb and pretend all's okay, Youth chief tells Umno members.
Abim: Student suspensions 'insult' to their intellect

Abim: Student suspensions 'insult' to their intellect

UPDATED 2.36PM Amidi Abd Manan says UIA should not punish critical thinking.
Idris Jala a BN apologist in ETP blog post

Idris Jala a BN apologist in ETP blog post

He erred in saying opposition a stumbling block to financing reform.
If paid, I'd be rich now, says Langkawi delegate

If paid, I'd be rich now, says Langkawi delegate

Umno critic Anina Saaduddin denies claims she had been paid to attack Najib.
Kit Siang: It's not illegal to want Najib toppled

Kit Siang: It's not illegal to want Najib toppled

He says law meant for those who use violent, unconstitutional means.
BN leaders have 2.6b reasons to back Najib

BN leaders have 2.6b reasons to back Najib

YOURSAY ‘Masing, would you stay with the captain when the ship is sinking?’
'US$650m from Najib's account sent abroad'

'US$650m from Najib's account sent abroad'

S'wak Report claims transfer on same day PM's bank account closed after GE13.
MACC has an obligation to protect its independence

MACC has an obligation to protect its independence

COMMENT What the country needs is some transparency in the 1MDB case.
Ismail Sabri’s Low Yat 2 proposal a red herring

Ismail Sabri’s Low Yat 2 proposal a red herring

YOURSAY ‘Let’s not allow ourselves to be distracted with this nonsense.’
I smell Umno plot to topple gov't, says Zahid

I smell Umno plot to topple gov't, says Zahid

UPDATED 12.55PM Certain Umno member hatching plan with opposition MPs.
MCA 'sleepwalkers' in dilemma over RM2.6b

MCA 'sleepwalkers' in dilemma over RM2.6b

YOURSAY 'When Gan asked about chickens, Wee talked about ducks.'
Umno edifice crumbles under weight of Anina

Umno edifice crumbles under weight of Anina

YOURSAY ‘It's refreshing that Umno still have members like Anina.’
'Bersih 4 will be a show of no confidence in Najib'

'Bersih 4 will be a show of no confidence in Najib'

M’sians should reject political system that produces corrupt leaders, says Maria.
Low to consult all parties on political funding

Low to consult all parties on political funding

Minister notes it is an inclusive process and it is vital that all views are sought.
PAS ready to declare political funds, says sec-gen

PAS ready to declare political funds, says sec-gen

Takiyuddin says PAS has no objection to declare all donations it has received.
MCMC issues notice to Mkini over two articles

MCMC issues notice to Mkini over two articles

UPDATED 12.40PM It wants the portal to take down two articles.